Tender

Online Legal Resources

SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE

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02 Oct 2024 at 08:40

Tender Notice
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18 Sep 2024 at 16:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) has completed the procurement process for an online legal resources service, titled "Online Legal Resources", with the contracting authority located in London, SW1A2BQ, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, consulting, software development, internet and support, as well as business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The open procedure was used, and the contract was awarded to RELX (UK) Limited (T/A LexisNexis) on 23rd December 2024, with the contract period starting on 3rd December 2024 and ending on 2nd December 2027. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with a total contract value of GBP 37,785.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal IT services. SMEs are especially well-positioned to compete, given the emphasis on up-to-date legislation, comprehensive databases of UK and EU case law, customer support services, and additional authoritative legal resources. Companies with expertise in providing web-based legal resources that can be updated promptly will find this contract ideal to showcase their capabilities. By catering to the detailed requirements set forth by the SSRO, such as 24/7 resource availability and timely customer support, businesses can enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence in the legal services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Legal Resources

Notice Description

The Service should meet the following requirements: The SSRO is seeking web-based access to legal resources for a period of 3 years: The SSRO requires the Essential Services and may, in its sole discretion, decide to also purchase one or more of the Additional Services. The Essential Services and Additional Services (together, the "Services") should meet the following requirements: resources updated promptly to reflect developments in the law; resources available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 a year, subject to a minimum level of disruption which the bidder should specify in the tender. customer support services by telephone and/or email. Customer support service requests should be responded to in a timely manner. The Services must be available for a minimum of two people. Essential Services Up to date legislation and statutory instruments and linked case law references and commentary; Comprehensive databases of UK and (retained) EU case law; Encyclopaedias, commentary, journals and practice guides in the following areas: Procurement and contracts; Administrative and public law; Civil procedure, including Judicial Review; Access to information, particularly: freedom of information, data protection, GDPR and official secrets; Employment law; and Comprehensive precedent documents. Additional Services The SSRO is also seeking pricing for the following additional services (or equivalents), which it may purchase at its sole discretion - Law of Public and Utilities Procurement, volume 1 (4th Edition), Arrowsmith; Chitty on Contracts, volume 1 (35th Edition), Beale; Public Procurement Law Review; and Halsbury's Laws of England

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34583eb5-94ce-4b83-8dcc-1dda5a52b200
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4810f580-b5db-4382-8d2e-18ed04a22ff8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Oct 2024 - 24 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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